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Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #1 and #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon children's parent pick up, we had documents corrected to ensure all documentation meet the proper regulations. |
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| 2025-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, the agreement reviewed for child #3 did not specify the date of the child's admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have made all necessary corrections to all children files, staff and children enrollment application, that assures that all files are in compliance. |
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| 2025-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, the emergency plan reviewed for child #4 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During dismissal and parent pick up all documentation was signed in the appropriate locations to assure that we have all proper documentation mandated by DHS/OCDEL. |
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| 2025-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After being notified that we must on a yearly basis confirm our safe travel routes, by our new representative from OCDEL that it was mandatory, we have completed it and have receipts to verify that all are following proper protocol. |
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| 2025-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, the emergency plan reviewed for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At our dismissal and parent pick up all documentation was signed on the appropriate forms mandated by DHS/OCDEL. |
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| 2025-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have mailed all documentation to the proper authorities to aware them of our presence and location in the neighborhood school. |
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| 2025-10-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted 10/28/25, staff person #1 has completed pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised when interacting with children at a minimum by an assistant group supervisor who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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| 2025-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 20225, during the renewal inspection, the refrigerator at the facility was not clean and a thermometer was not placed inside. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Remove all items from the shared refrigerator to the cafeteria where all children's snacks are and maintained for distribution. |
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| 2025-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Description: Written plan/Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the space. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Post all curriculum plans and materials on our parent organizational bulletin board to encourage parent/student engagement |
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| 2025-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information reviewed for child # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replace an update on emergency contact forms of our children's files. Review to make sure that all addresses are current and phone numbers are accurate. |
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| 2025-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan reviewed did not include a continuity of operations plan. Correction Required: Compliance with pertinent laws and regulations. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Place all necessary documents that are required by the regulations of OCDEL that are mandated for daily operations. |
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| 2025-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) - Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Description: Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, written notification of safe routes were not established or posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. Correction Required: Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replace all forms and correct documentation of the parent bulletin board to view all procedures due the facilities operations. |
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| 2025-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(e) Description: Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information reviewed for children in the childcare space were not updated within a 6-month period (dated 2023) and were incomplete. Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replaced all outdated documents with the appropriate corrected forms to assure that we are in compliance with maintaining operations on a daily basis. |
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| 2025-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, written instructions for contacting the regional childcare office was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Place all mandated forms of communication on the parent board to provide them with all the necessary resources. |
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| 2025-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence for annual emergency drills being conducted at the facility. Upon request documentation for annual drills were not provided. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make all files easily accessible to all persons of the inspections staffing. Relocate and keep all files in the secure location that they may be viewed by inspection personnel. |
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| 2025-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Place all the necessary documentations and maintain copies of all documents shared to all municipalities notifying them of our existence. |
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| 2025-05-19 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: On May 19, 2025, during the renewal inspection, staff person # 1 and # 2 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however (the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum/ the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #--- must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS, primary staff person, or family childcare home staff person) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #--, staff person #-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have all staff members recertified with PQAS instructors, which is currently scheduled June 11, 2025. Staff member does the training they will be supervised until the completion of the course. |
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| 2025-04-04 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-03-06 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On March 06, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, there were cleaning/toxic materials on a shelf in reach and accessible to children in the school age childcare space. (Clorox wipes, Lysol wipes, and Lysol disinfectant spray) Correction Required: Cleaning and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have removed all cleaning/toxic materials from the area of the children. |
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| 2025-02-19 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: On February 19, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, the Negative Sanction letter was not posted at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have replaced all the necessary documentation on our bulletin board and will leave it posted until authorized to remove it. |
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| 2025-02-19 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On February 19, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, at approximately 03:51 pm, there were thirty school age children present in the auditorium space with staff person # 1, # 2 and # 3. Staff person # 1 left the auditorium space leaving staff person #- 2 and # 3 with the thirty children. The youngest child in the group was a young school age child. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have reviewed the policy on supervision and ratio with all staff members to ensure that we are in compliance at all times. |
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| 2024-10-28 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-09-25 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On September 25, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, the emergency plan reviewed did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and a continuity of operations plan. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviewed all forms and documents to ensure we are in compliance with all new state policies and amendments to their regulations. |
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| 2024-09-25 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: On September 25, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, the liability insurance reviewed was expired. (The insurance was dated 05/23/23-05/23/24) Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviewed all policies and updated the necessary general liability insurance that allows us to operate in compliance with all regulatory policies. |
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| 2024-09-25 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On September 25, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, there was no documentation presented upon request verifying that emergency drills are conducted annually. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reviewed all training files and scheduled and placed all necessary files in reference to fire drills and emergency plan trainings. |
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| 2024-02-23 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On February 23, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, staff person # 1 was observed exiting the auditorium with 18 children proceeding to the gym area. The youngest child in the group was a seven-year-old Kindergarten child per staff person # 1. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We placed all staff members in their correct position while transitioning children throughout the facility, assuring that we maintain staff and child ratios. |
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| 2024-01-24 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: On January 24, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, the emergency plan reviewed did not include shelter in place during an emergency including lock-down. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Repost our emergency care plan policy to make sure all areas are met by the new standards of regulations per DHS/OCDEL. |
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| 2023-12-13 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1) Description: Physical examination Noncompliance Area: On December 13, 2023, during the unannounced inspection the health report documents reviewed in the record of staff person # 4 did not include a physical examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 4 will got to primary physician to have the correct staff health form completed. |
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| 2023-12-13 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: On December 13, 2023, during the unannounced inspection the health report documents reviewed for staff person # 4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 4 will got to primary physician to have the correct staff health form completed. |
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| 2023-12-13 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: On December 13, 2023, during the unannounced inspection the health report documents reviewed for staff person # 4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person # 4 will got to primary physician to have the correct staff health form completed. |
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| 2023-12-13 | NS- Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: On December 13, 2023, during the unannounced inspection the record reviewed for staff persons # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not include verification of childcare experience to qualify the staff for the position performing. (Asisstant Group Supervisor) The records included verification of less than one year of experience working with children. Continued non-compliance from the unannounced inspection conducted 08/31/2023 and 11/15/2023. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have all staff persons employment verification completed correctly and placed in their files. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On November 15, 2023, during the unannounced inspection, staff persons # 1 and # 2 were observed working in the classroom together with children without supervision by an Assistant Group Supervisor. Staff person # 1 and # 2 has not completed the pre-service Health and Safety Training. Staff person # 2 has not completed Pediatric First Aid/ Pediatric CPR training. There was no evidence that the Pediatric CPR/ Pediatric first Aid Training for staff person # 5 and # 6 was conducted by a PQAS Certified trainer. Continued non-compliance from the unannounced inspection conducted 08/31/2023. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person # 1 and # 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 1 and # 2 staff persons # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members were made to provide and Complete the Health and Safety and CPR Pediatric First Aid if they had not completed it. We all put completed information in all staff members files. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: On November 15, 2023, during the unannounced inspection, there was no evidence that staff person # 1 and # 2 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Had all employees complete the required trainings which meet the mandated regulations. Put all required completed documentations of trainings in all staff members trainings in their files and are accessible. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On November 15, 2023, during the unannounced inspection, the record reviewed for staff person # 1 (hire date- see code sheet) who was observed working alone in the front auditorium childcare space with 19 children, did not include an acceptable criminal history clearance. (The criminal history clearance observed in the record read " Record for Request Pending" The record reviewed for staff person # 3 (hire date see code sheet) who was observed working alone in classroom 107 with 17 children did not include out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey. The record included request for receipts for the out of state clearances and staff person # 3 is no longer within 45- day provisional hire status. The record reviewed for staff person # 4 (hire date- see code sheet) did not include an acceptable PA Criminal History clearance. The PA criminal history clearance in the record was not updated within a 60-month period per CPSL requirements. (Criminal history reviewed dated 06/19/2018) (Non-Compliance from the unannounced inspection conducted 08/31/2023) Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, # 3 and # 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1, # 3 and # 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Updated all employee background checks to meet CPSL and Chapter 3490 |
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| 2023-11-15 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: On November 15, 2023, during the unannounced inspection, the record reviewed for staff persons # 1, # 3 and # 4 did not include verification of childcare experience to qualify the staff for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor) The record reviewed for staff person # 2 did not include verification of childcare experience or education to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor.) Continued non-compliance from the unannounced inspection conducted 08/31/2023. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff completed employee verification/childcare experience were completed and placed in their files. |
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| 2023-11-15 | Appeals - Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On November 15, 2023, during the unannounced inspection, at approximately 3:45pm, staff person # 1 was observed in the front auditorium space working alone with 19 school age. The youngest child in the group was child # 1 who is a child that attends 2nd grade. Staff person # 3 was observed working alone in classroom # 107 with 17 school age children. The youngest child in the group was child # 2 who is a child that attends Kindergarten. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Place all staff members in the area where they are to remain in the rooms where children occupy the space. To ensure that children and staff ratios are met by the supervision policy. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 20.71(a)(7) Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, it was found that the First Aid/CPR training Certification produced for staff person # 1 was not authentic. When scanning the CPR/First Aid barcode on the staff person # 1 Certificate staff person # 2 name shows. The health and safety Better Kid Care training produced for staff person #1 was not authentic. Correspondence from Better Kid Care verified the training was not authentic. Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All violations addressing fraudulent/ incomplete documents, the plan of correction have been updated with the proper documentation. Moving forward, we plan to use the PD Registry, Better Kid Care Portals, along with state agencies to verify that all documents are properly certified.Staff members whose certifications have not been certified or missing training were made to be secondary workers and replaced with staffers who have obtained all the accurate and verified documents that allows them to provide a safe and healthy environment at all times. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, staff person #1 and staff person #3, were observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and # 3 has not completed the Mandated Reporter Training or the Pediatric CPR/First Aid training. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person # 1 and # 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 1 and # 2 staff persons # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) had all staff members to complete any missing certification needed. Keep all complete staff files on site with all completed and updated certified trainings that allow them to work with children in protected safe environments. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, the record reviewed for staff persons # 1 and # 2 did not include a health assessment. The health assessment reviewed for staff person # 4 did not include the results of the tuberculin skin test. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) reviewed all staff documents to verify that they have all the necessary trainings, screenings and Certifications that allow them to be employed to work with children. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, the record reviewed for staff persons # 1, 2, 3 and # 4 did not include two nonfamily written references. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Require all new hires that all proper documentation has been submitted that are in compliance with all state regulations. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, it was found that the First Aid/CPR training Certification produced for staff person # 1 was not authentic. When scanning the CPR/First Aid barcode on the staff person # 1 Certificate staff person # 2 name shows. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff members have the correct and proper documentation for all trainings upon their first day of hire and checked monthly to ensure they are up to date. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, the health and safety Better Kid Care training produced for staff persons # 1 was not authentic. Correspondence from Better Kid Care verified this training was not authentic. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have all staff members complete the required trainings needed to work with children in a childcare facility. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, the Health and Safety reviewed for staff person # 4 was not acceptable. The Health and Safety was the Family-based care training and staff person # 4 is currently working in a childcare center where the Center Based Care training is required. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Have all staff members to have completed files with all documented trainings and certifications of locations. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On August 31, 2023, during the complaint investigation staff person # 1 hire date (see code sheet) was observed working alone with children in the auditorium. The record reviewed for staff person # 1 did not include a Pa Criminal History Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, National Sex Offender Certificate (A request for the clearance was in the record) and the Child Abuse Registry Clearance. The record reviewed for staff person # 2 (hire date) did not include a disclosure statement. The record reviewed for staff person # 3 (hire date) who was observed working with children did not include out state clearances for the state of New Jersey) The record reviewed for staff person # 4 (hire date) who was identified as the Director does not include mandated reporter training. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 and # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Allocated the duties of staff members with the proper certifications to assure that all children's health and safety are in care at our facility. Retain all files at each individual location site instead of travel folders of employee records. Secure all documents and keep accessible for any member of OCDEL/DHS during inspection. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(d) - General requirements for facility persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(d) Description: General requirements for facility persons Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, a facility person competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques was not present at the facility. Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff were scheduled for CPR on 09/13 and once complete will supply all certifications will be placed in files of all staff. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Associate's, 30 credits + 4 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, the record reviewed for staff person # 4 did not include verification of education or experience to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Director) Correction Required: A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replaced all files with completed certifications, trainings and degrees. All completed staff files with all educational and work history will remain onsite ready for any member of DHS/OCDELS inspectors viewing. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(c) Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, the record reviewed for staff person # 4 did not include verification of education or experience to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Director). Therefore, the staff person does not qualify as the Director. The record reviewed for staff person # 4 did not include a mandated reporter training, therefore the staff person does not qualify as the Director. Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replaced all files with completed certifications, trainings and degrees. All completed staff files with all educational and work history will remain onsite ready for any member of DHS/OCDELS inspectors viewing. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation, the record reviewed for staff persons # 1, 2 and # 3 did not include verification of childcare experience or education to qualify the staff for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor) Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Maintain and have periodical reviews of all staff documents including trainings and certifications are accurate and up to date. |
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| 2023-05-04 | Initial review | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: While conducting an initial inspection on 5/18/23 it was observed staff person# 1 and 2 file did not include transcripts or employment verification. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will have all staff provide transcripts and or employment verification at time of hire . |
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| 2023-05-04 | Initial review | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: While conducting an initial inspection on 5/18/23 it was observed staff persons# 1 and 2 file did not include 2 nonfamily members references letters. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person#1 and 2 provide 2 non-family members references to include in the file. Documents will be forward to Cert Rep. |
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| 2023-05-04 | Initial review | 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: While conducting an initial inspection on 5/18/23 it was observed the facility did not have an emergency plan in place. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An individual emergency plan will be developed for the facility and will remain on site at all times. |
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| 2023-05-04 | Initial review | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: While conducting an initial inspection on 5/18/23 it was observed staff person# 2 file did not include emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure that all staff have completed emergency plan training at time of hire. |
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